This Japandi-style mountain home designed for a family of four by HEDDA Architecture is nestled along the shores of Serene Lakes in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Both homeowners are structural engineers and had a specific design set in place when it came to their 1,496-square-foot home in Soda Springs, California. This design not only had […]

This midcentury modern house, beautifully renovated by architectural studio Clayton & Little, is situated around an incredible live oak tree in the heart of Austin, Texas. Originally designed by architect Roland Roessner, a noted University of Texas professor and architect of modern-style homes, this 1950s dwelling is known for its prominently cantilevered concrete balcony perched […]

This gorgeous contemporary lakeside house designed by Danze & Davis Architects and Younger Homes is situated on a beautiful turquoise cove on Lake Travis, Texas. The directive was to keep this home super minimal while making the homeowners feel like they were being hugged by nature with a constant focus on those awe-inspiring views! A […]

Alexander Design Group created this relaxed lake house design in collaboration with Eminent Interior Design, located on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. This charming new build boasts panoramic views of Lake Minnetonka’s Crystal Bay. Situated on a narrow lot with unparalleled lake access, this project was all about maximizing every last inch of square footage. There are no […]

Architectural studio GO’C reimagined a 1950s brick house in Seattle, Washington, into a minimalist home. The house was built on an existing concrete foundation and strongly connected to a mature south-facing garden. The goal of this project was not to increase square footage or add amenities, as is often the case in a remodel. Instead, […]

Puzzle Prefab is a prototype of modern architecture and sustainable living, designed by Wittman Estes in partnership with Sparrow Woodworks on Whidbey Island, Washington. It is energy-efficient and utilizes various sustainable materials, innovative systems, and building practices to reduce its environmental footprint. Defined by flexibility, Puzzle Prefab took on the challenge of building dwellings that […]

Altura Architects, along with Alchemy Design Studio, has created this cozy cabin retreat that is tucked into a woodsy site on Lake James, a large reservoir in the mountains of Western North Carolina. An idyllic place to spend summers on the water, the owners, a family of four, enjoy sitting fireside roasting marshmallows and taking […]

This compact rural cabin retreat, designed by Olson Kundig Architects, is nestled on a heavily wooded hillside property in Stowe, Vermont. Its 750-square-foot footprint creates an intimate family gathering place amongst the trees and offers an efficient and economical framework for the family to experience the tranquil woodsy surroundings. The family has owned this land for […]

Brandon Architects and Patterson Customs Homes created this incredibly inviting beach house situated on Lido Isle, a desirable housing community on an island in the middle of Newport Bay in Newport Beach, California. This custom-designed 3,245-square-foot residence embraces the strata lifestyle by opening up to the pedestrian pathway. Traditional materials, including white-washed brick, steel doors and […]

South Africa-based architectural studio SAOTA designed this luxury waterfront villa, looking eastwards towards the Dubai skyline from the G Frond of the iconic Palm Jumeirah. The five-bedroom residential villa, created in collaboration with Alpago Properties and CK Architecture Interiors, was inspired by the villa’s waterfront site. It seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living by introducing […]